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Volume 21, Number 44
Council approves new hires By Ashley Kus The Citizen
The Town Council recently approved the hiring two new town employees. Marek Kozikowski, currently employed by the town of Greenwich, was hired as the new town planner to replace Hellyn Riggins, who resigned in October. Kozikowski was selected from a pool of four finalists interviewed by a panel consisting of Acting
Patriots recognize fan’s holiday display By Ashley Kus The Citizen
The Deming Road resident was recently contacted by the Patriots, who saw his display on Facebook.
A local man has been paying tribute to his favorite NFL team for the past few years with a larger than life light up holiday display in his front yard in Berlin.
Patriots display receives.
“People really like it,” said David Edelson about the attention his New England
This year, the season ticket holder added life-size cutouts of Tom Brady and Ju-
“That was amazing, I couldn’t believe it.” David Edelson
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dent was recently contacted by the Patriots, who saw his display on Facebook. “That was amazing, I couldn’t believe it,” he said. A representative for the team reached out to Edelson through Facebook to See Patriots, A5
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School boards study savings after cuts in state aid By Ashley Kus The Citizen
Berlin and Plainville officials are looking at budget options after Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced cuts in aid to municipalities last month. At recent town meetings, the two school boards were advised to See Boards, A3
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Town Manager Jack Healy, Economic Development Director Chris Edge, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Bruce Moore, PZC member Joan Veley, and Mayor Mark Kaczynski.
Bethany Covenant Church and the Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Children are collecting attire for prom for high school boys. Gently used tuxedos, suits, shirts, ties and cufflinks are needed.
The new town planner’s salary will be $84,155. Christine Sullivan will become administrative assistant to the town manager when Sheila Wagner retires Jan. 16.
Sullivan’s annual salary will be $45,808.
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Boards consider cuts totaling upwards of $200,000. “This would be determined after the new year,” said Berlin School Superintendent David Erwin. Berlin school officials are considering not filling positions, including assistant superintendent of schools, which will be vacant when current assistant superintendent Brian Benigni becomes superintendent next month. Erwin said the position will be unfilled until July. That vacancy, along with others, would save about $200,000.
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Both Brummett and Erwin Kevin Delaney, Berlin fisaid any further budgeted nance director, said the town reductions could result in is facing a $600,000 budget layoffs. shortfall. Both towns will be holding Both the Town Council and meetings in the next few Board of Finance agreed to weeks to discuss budget opask town hall and the school tions further. board to look for savings. akus@record-journal.com Other options include a sup-
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Preschool screening set for Jan. 19, 20 The Berlin Public School System has scheduled a preschool screening for Friday, Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 20, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road, by ap-
parents. The screening helps to identify children who may be in need of additional evaluation.
erally-mandated activity that seeks to identify children with physical, mental and/or emotional disabilities which might impair ability to learn. Screenings in the areas of language, motor and social skills are planned. Information about child’s development, strengths and weaknesses will be available to
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Religion Briefs Kensington Congregational
Worship - Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of the month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586. Choir, bell ringers - The Berlin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-8286586. Tot time - Free Tot Time, Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play session, crafts, snack and more.
Bethany Covenant Worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Life Together classes, for children and adults, 9:45 a.m. Call 860-828-3637 or visit www.bethanycovenant.org. 785 Mill St., Berlin.
Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Child care and Sunday school are available during worship services. Bible study meets Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 – Longest Night Service, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 – Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols, 10 p.m.
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KENSINGTON — Joanne (Saraceno) Kuzniecki, 59, of Kensington, loving wife of Steven Kuzniecki, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at home with her family at her side. Born in New Britain, daughter of Daniel and Josephine (Pons) Saraceno, of Kensington, she graduated from Berlin High School, received her Registered Nurse degree from St. Francis School of Nursing, and was employed at The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. She was a member of St. Paul’s Parish, and loved her home and her family. In addition to her husband and her parents, she is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Larissa and Mark Diorio, of Ellington; a brother, Daniel R. Saraceno and his wife, Nancy, of Forestville; a sister, Jane Panetta and her husband, Kenneth, of Colchester; several nieces and nephews; and her loving companion, Pepper. A Memorial Mass was held Monday, Dec. 18, at St. Paul’s Church on Alling Street. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway in Kensington has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, New England Division, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Directions to the funeral home can be found at our website www.portersfuneral.com.
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PLAINVILLE — Rosaire J. Saucier, 70, of Plainville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at his home. Born on March 6, 1947 in Ft. Kent, Maine, Rosaire was the son of the late Adelard and Alpheda (Roy) Saucier. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Stanley Works, and he was also a member of the SVEA Club in Berlin. In past years, he was an active volunteer with the New Britain EMS. Left to honor his memory are his son, Troy Saucier, of Berlin; twin sons, Tyler Saucier, of Norwich, and Travis Saucier, of Salem; and his brother, Roy Saucier and his spouse, David Gut, of Newington. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother, Roland Saucier. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, Dec. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the DAV, (Disabled American Veterans) P.O. box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. To share a memory or words of comfort with the Saucier family, please visit us at www.duksa.net.
KENSINGTON — Lois KENSINGTON — Josephine (Mute) Vandrilla, (Stone) Holtman, 87, of 92, of Kensington, passed Kensington, widow of Roy L. Holtman, passed away on away Friday, Dec. 15, Saturday, 2017, at Hospital of CenDec. 16, tral Connecticut in New 2017. She was the wife Britain. Born in Bristol, daughter of the late Frederick J. of the late Harry Ralph Stone and FloVandrilla. rence (Beamish) Stone, Born in New Britain, she lived in Kensington since 1963. A graduate of the daughter of the late Bristol High School, Lois Joseph and Carmela (Fewas a stenographer at lice), Josephine retired Bristol Savings Bank and from New Britain Machine as a payroll clerk. She was later for the State of Connecticut. She was a mema charter member of the ber and former deaconess Spanish American Club in New Britain, the Knights of of the Berlin CongregationColumbus Ladies Auxiliary, al Church; held numerous offices in Martha Chapter, St. Paul Rosary Makers, Order of Eastern Star; and The Red Hat Society and was a member of Daughwas a member of Sacred ters of the Nile. She was a Heart Church in East sensitive and caring perBerlin. Josephine is survived by son who was always thinking of someone else. She two sons, Steven and his married the love of her wife, Suzanne, of Oklalife, Roy and was a devothoma, and David and his wife, Kathleen, of Kensing- ed and loving wife and mother to her son, Curtis. ton; four grandchilRoy and Lois purchased a dren, Kristian, Kimberly, small plane and the three David Joseph (DJ) and Katie; two great-grandchil- of them would spend dren, Taylor and Sammy; a weekends and vacations brother, Salvatore Mute, of flying to Cape Cod, Long Bristol. She was predeceased by a brother, Frank Mute. A Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, Dec. 19, at St. Paul Church, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Email letters to news@theberlincitizen.com; mail to Burial was followed in 500 South Broad St., MeriMaple metery, Berlin. den, CT 06450 or fax to 203Berlin Memorial Funeral 639-0210. The Citizen will Home, 96 Main St., Kensington, has been entrusted print only one letter per perwith the arrangements. To son each month. share a memories of Letters should be approxiJosephine with the family mately 300 words. We replease visit www.berlinserve the right to edit letters. memoriesfuneralLetters should be on topics home.com.
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Island or Maine. Later in life they would take trips to Florida and 8th Air Force reunions. She enjoyed knitting, making scarves for many of her friends. Lois loved going to the beach and being near the water. She was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Surviving is her son, Curtis S. Holtman, of Kensington; numerous cousins, including Helen Belter Hill, of East Hampton; her goddaughter, Gretchen Stark Went, of Meriden; as well as a close friend (like a daughter to Lois) Diana Orvis, of Newington. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Berlin, CT 06037. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.
Helen (Yungk) MacNulty KENSINGTON — Helen “Janet” (Yungk) MacNulty, 91, of Kensington, loving wife of Dickinson MacNulty, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. She was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Edwin Louis Yungk and the late Ruth (Greuener) Yungk. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Scott MacNulty, of Kensington; a daughter, Karen Kaine, of Roanoke,Va.; a brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Marilyn Yungk in Ohio; a sister, Marjorie Hackett, of Wallingford; and two grandchildren, Jackie Rogers and Megan Aubrey. A graveside service will be held in Maple Cemetery, Berlin, at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Kensington, CT 06037. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting her family.
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Senior Menus Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at 860-6708546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day. Senior Center closed. Tuesday, Dec. 26: Grape juice, spaghetti with chicken and broccoli, garden salad, garlic bread, applesauce.
Wednesday, Dec. 27: Cranberry juice, hamburger, baked beans, coleslaw, cookie. Thursday, Dec. 28: Sweet and sour vegetable soup, sweet and sour pork, Fried rice, Oriental vegetables, Fortune cookie, oatmeal bread, pineapple. Friday, Dec. 29: Orange juice, cheese ravioli, Italian blend vegetables, Italian bread, fresh apple
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Senior volunteers The Community Renewal Retired Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers, age 55+, to serve in the READS program. The program is a schoolbased program where volunteers are partnered with students in Berlin elementary schools, providing reading guidance for one hour per week, October to May. The tutors help make reading fun, serving as positive role models that inspire the love of reading to the students. For more information and to volunteer, contact Theresa Strong at 860-519-3484 or strongt@crtct.org. Juneau, 1 to 2 years old, is possibly a Siamese mix. She is very sweet. Juneau is at PetSmart, 267 Berlin Turnpike, waiting for her forever home. Sylvester is a 15-week-old boy. He is a little bit shy, but very sweet. He will be very loving with a patient person. Find an online application at www.fobac.org. For more information, call Friends of Berlin Animal Control at 860-828-5287.
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High school sports roundup Ice hockey Newington/Berlin/Manchester/Cromwell [NBMC] 2, NFA 1: Visiting NFA opened the scoring just over a minute into the game on a powerplay. Midway through the first period, Sam Davies [N] tied things up, assisted by Justin Roberts [M] and Kyle Bucher [C]. The score remained the same until 1 minute left in the second period when Matt Lavoie [B] scored on an assist from Ethan Ranger [C] to give NBMC its winning margin.
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Goaltender David Mix saved 13 of the 14 shots he faced to preserve the victory.
Victor J. Lugli KENSINGTON — Victor J. Lugli, 85, of Kensington, husband of Roberta (Loomis) Lugli, passed away on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. Born in New Britain, March 18, 1932, a son of the late Quinto and Margaret (Dragone) Lugli. Victor retired from the New Britain Fire Department as Deputy Chief in 1985 after
Wrestling New Britain 39, Berlin 37: Picking up wins for Berlin were Noah Cintron (106 pounds, forfeit), Tyler Barber (120, pin), Daniel Veleas (138, 5-0 decision), Josh Wood (152, pin), Moses Marino (160, pin), Josh Veleas (170, pin), Max Schlein (182, 10-1 major decision). For Barber, a freshman, this was his first varsity win.
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Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in Kensington on Friday. Ashley Kus, The Citizen
Structure fire reported on Parish Drive caused by outdoor hot tub By Bryan Lipiner and Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff
Firefighters responded to a house fire in Kensington Friday afternoon caused by an outdoor hot tub.
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Jeff and Gina Pulaski, of Kensington, announce the engagement of their daughter, Diana Marie, to Jeffrey A. Smead, son of Steve Smead, of Prospect, and Melanie Smead, of Waterbury.
Local movie theaters announced sold out shows last week as the facilities made final preparations for the premiere of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” “We are expecting it to be a really big night,” said Heather Roberts, a manager at Holiday Stadium in Wallingford, in advance of the opening.
The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Berlin High School, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Central Connecticut State University. Her fiancé is a 2005 graduate of Kennedy High School in Waterbury, and also holds a bachelor’s degree from Central Connecticut State University.
Many of the Holiday Stadium showings had already sold out by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 13, two days before the Friday, Dec. 15 premiere. Roberts expected Friday to be even busier. Cinemark North Haven and AMCStarplex Southington 12 both held advanced screenings. Fans could get trading cards,
A July wedding is planned at The Middlesex Yacht Club in Chester.
Southington YMCA staff, from left, Craig Rabideau, Cath Gorman, Nick Charnysh and Tom Sangeloty wear Star Wars costumes during a gathering at the Southington YMCA on Wednesday, Dec. 13. YMCA officials announced awards for individuals and groups that contribute to the community during a Star Wars-themed press conference that morning. The award winners will be honored at the YMCA celebration and recognition on Feb. 6. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc. has scheduled its 28th annual Kwanzaa Celebration for Saturday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. at Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St., New Britain. A fee is charged. Kwanzaa, an African-American cultural holiday observed each winter, encourages the traditional values of family, community, responsibility, commerce and selfimprovement. The celebration is open to people of all ages, races, cultures and faiths. Again this year, the program is in collaboration with the Waterbury Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a women’s service organization devoted to enriching and sustaining African culture and people of African descent.
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The celebration will include the traditional Kwanzaa rituals of African drumming and dance, reading the Libation Statement, lighting candles and making positive affirmations. In addition, the Queen Ann Nzinga Center participants will perform in a musical, called “Change at
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consisting of gospel, jazz, soul, pop and hip-hop music. The celebration will feature music from Nzinga’s Daughters, Nzinga’s Watoto, legendary soul singer Betty Harris and others.
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The state reported its first flu-related death recently. The department says 254 people tested positive for the flu as of Dec. 9. Nearly 100 people have been hospitalized for flu. It says the highest number of cases is in Hartford County.
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Thursday, December 21, 2017
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All persons liable to pay taxes on 2ND Installment Real Estate and/or Supplemental Motor Vehicle taxes, (motor vehicles registered after October 1, 2016, but before Aug. 1, 2017) supplemental to the October 1, 2016 Grand List in and to the Town of Berlin, Connecticut, are hereby notified that they are due and payable in full January 1, 2018. Said taxes become delinquent if not paid on or before February 1, 2018. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from January 1, 2018, on all 2nd Installment Real Estate and Supplemental Motor Vehicle taxes not paid on or before February 1, 2018 subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Any and all unpaid back Motor Vehicle Taxes must be paid in full, in cash or certified check, before payment may be made on the Supplemental Motor Vehicle taxes. Any person liable for this tax who does not receive a bill should contact the Berlin Revenue Collector’s Office at once, as failure to receive a bill does not relieve one from liability of payment. Collection Place:
Revenue Collector’s Office Room 22 Berlin Town Hall 240 Kensington Road Berlin, Connecticut 06037
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Water/Sewer usage bills for the January 1st, 2018 quarterly collection will be mailed out on December 29th, 2017. If you do not receive your bill please call 860-828-7106 at once for a duplicate, thus avoiding delinquent interest charges. BILLS MUST BE PAID OR POSTMARKED BY February 1st, 2018. After that date, delinquent interest will apply at the rate of 1 ½% per month as of January 1, 2018. Please note that the water and sewer rates below as approved by the Water Control Commission will apply to the January 1, 2018 billing. $5.38 per 100 cubic feet of metered water SEWER ONLY Quarterly Flat Rate $106.88 WATER RATE $3.12 per 100 cubic feet of metered water IRRIGATION RATE-$3.50 per 100 cubic feet of metered water
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Thursday, December 21, 2017
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Businesses & Services Attics & Basement Cleaned GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Electrical Services All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More! Generators, Security & Fire Alarms, Data Wiring, Roof De-Icing FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit us at www.ase-ct.com 860-436-4957 T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122
Fencing CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.
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Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397 860-558-5430
Gutters
GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs exp. Call today for free est. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
Handypersons Remodeling, Carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs. Family run for 60 yrs! CT#640689 Home Doctor 203.427.7828
Home Improvement CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.
WE REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more.
Classified Advertising Call 203-238-1953 Landscaping A & A FALL CLEANUPS Hedge, tree, shrub, debris removal/trim Attics & bsm’ts cleaned. Jim 203-237-6638
Junk Removal
IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC-Fall Cleanups Gutters Ceaned SNOW REMOVAL #616311- Lic. & Ins. 203-213-6528
Masonry ED’S JUNK REMOVAL WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, bsemts, garages, appl. & more. Any Questions? Ed (203) 494-1526
Fall Cleanups, Tree Work & much more! A & A Lawn Maint. 860-719-3953.
CLEANEST SEASONED FIREWOOD IN CT, $200/cord del. Discounts over 4/ picked up. Special order hickory & cherry. Call Mike (203) 631-2211
FALL SPECIAL Tree Length Firewood 203-238-2149
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SEASONED FIREWOOD Approximately 18” long, full cord, $200. ½ cord, $125.00 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com
ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652
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Get Listed. Get Calls. Get Results. Painting & Wallpapering CHRIS GOSSELIN’S Painting Services, Int. & Ext.; gutter cleaning. Assoc. with www. marceljcharpentier.com carpentry. Lic.& Ins., #0625909 860-817-0656
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860) 645-8899
Plumbing
*FALL YardClean-ups*
FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
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George J Mack & Sons Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820 Plumbing & Heating Contractor. Over 15 yrs. exp.. Whole house plumbing. Boilers, gas, oil. Will beat most competitors. Lic. & Ins.. Call 203-980-7740
Roofing
Siding.Roofing.Windows Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ CT Reg#516790. 203-237-0350 Fiderio & Sons www. fiderio.com
Veteran Owned Roofing, Siding, Remod., Windows & More. Free est. Fully Lic/Ins. #1169536 203-631-1717 Business Owner / Service Provider?
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Roofing, siding, windows, decks & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalez constructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
203-238-1953 Siding
GROW YOUR BUSINESS Advertise with us. 203-317-2312
Snow Plowing SALT $135 Yard; Sand /Salt 7:2 dot mix $75. Yard PU; 100% calcium chloride $20. 50 lb bag. Mag chloride $17. 50 lb bag. Pallet prices avail. 24/7. 203-238-9846
Tree Services
Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. Roofing. Siding. CT#620397 Windows. More. Free Quick courteous service. Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Office 203-235-7723 Member BBB. Cell 860-558-5430 Harmony.(860)645-8899
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